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Last year, a number of DBSTalkers were there, and several of us provided onsite reports. It was also a great opportunity to meet some of our fellow CE'ers there for the first time. The 2010 show attendance was up about 10% from the previous year (about 121,000 attendees).

This coming 2001 CES will likely have some interesting things - rumored new devices, new technologies, and new innovative ideas for the future. Last year, we got "up close and personal" looks at a future DirecTV Home Media Center prototype, SWiM16 and SWiM units, 3D HDTV, and much more.

For those fellow "gadget heads" who like to see what is new or coming in the near future in consumer technology - this event is quite the experience.

Assuming there may be other CE'ers there again, we'll likely arrange another "DBSTalker" meet and greet dinner similar to last year's great experience. More on that as we get closer to the end of the year.

Hope to see at least some of you there. If you register and will attend for sure, feel free to PM me to make sure I include you on any "Meeting dinner" we set up there.

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3/98

Sorry you can't make it Mark...it would have been great to see you there.

One other tidbit of information...

While the idea of registration in September for a great Tradeshow in January may seem a bit early....its equally important to make any travel plans soon as well - the hotels in Vegas not only fill up early for this annual event...but typically raise their prices...so early planning can often get you some deals to reduce those costs to attend too.

The same website that offers the free registration through the end of the month also links to some "hotel deals" they have arranged for attendees.

Anyone know if D* is going to have a booth this coming year? They didn't this year.

Likely not...or so a few folks have said.

They didn't have a booth there this past year either as you pointed out....yet there was plenty to see and learn about their new products and services. They had several key engineering and other personnel onsite in "partner" booths.

They didn't have a booth there this past year either as you pointed out....yet there was plenty to see and learn about their new products and services. They had several key engineering and other personnel onsite in "partner" booths.

I don't know why they wouldn't want to show off their new receivers (HR24, possible new Tivo, HMC) and demonstrate SWM/DECA/WHHDVR, and maybe show whats coming in the future?

I don't know why they wouldn't want to show off their new receivers (HR24, possible new TiVo, HMC) and demonstrate SWM/DECA/WHHDVR, and maybe show whats coming in the future?

It's my understanding that their marketing efforts for these kinds of shows has shifted a bit over the past few years, and that working with partners (like they did last year) to promote innovations to retail vendors/dealers. Remember, this is a show for consumer electronics retailers, not the general public.

In the case of the CES, the audience is the retail dealer for the most part, and they already get direct information on DirecTV products throughout the year.

What has been shown at the CES the past 2 years has been new innovations such as SWiM, DECA, and 3D through partners in their booths at the show. The original plan was also to have TiVo show off their new DirecTV Tivobox....but it simply was not ready.

In my case, I am certainly very interested in any of that information, along with other new technologies. There is info at CES on new PC and mobile computers, various mobile and Smart Phones, networking, photography, HDTV's, Home Theater technology and all sorts of hardware, new products such as THX HD & DTS HD, and much, much more.

The last 2 years....even with advance planning....seeing everything in the huge exhibit halls in 2 full days was challenging. This coming CES 2011, I'm planning on 3 days there.

If we determine there will be enough DBSTalkers there, not only might we do some reporting at least like last year, but also a "social dinner" or other gathering so folks can meet. The meeting last year was great - its nice to finally see people in person in addition to online. The previous year, several of the DBSTalk Moderators joined in a evening meeting.

If people are planning to go, it would be good to know that ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly.

In the mean time, the purpose of my original post was to facilitate anyone wishing to go finding out about the free registration period and link.

Already registered as part of my business need. Looking forward to seeing many of there this time around.

Missed the social dinner last year as it was on the last night and by then I had been there six days already. Count me in if we can have it just a wee bit earlier in the week. May not be able to stay to the very last day.

Already registered as part of my business need. Looking forward to seeing many of there this time around.

Missed the social dinner last year as it was on the last night and by then I had been there six days already. Count me in if we can have it just a wee bit earlier in the week. May not be able to stay to the very last day.

Super.

We'll likely make it earlier this year - maybe Friday night or something.